1. Emerald Ash Borer By: Mackenzie Sanders

2. Scientific Name. Scientific name: Agrilus Planipennis Common Name: Emerald Ash Borer

3. Why I choose this critter? I choose this critter because I thought it was pretty looking.

4. Wings. The wings of the E.A.B are a translucent/clear color.

5. Body Shape. The body shape is like a long oval kind of.

6. Color. The color of the insect is like a metallic green.

7. Habitat. They live inside Ash trees.

8. What it eats. They eat the inside of Ash trees.

9. Life Cycle/Type. They generally have a one year life cycle, that can be extended to two years. These insects overwinter as full grown larvae in chambers under the bark of ash trees. They pupate in early spring They emerge as adults, leaving D-shaped holes. Adults emerge any time from late May to August.

10. How long do they live. They live for a year and then die.

11. Why is it important. This beetle has killed millions of ash trees. It is one of the most destructive beetles found to trees.

12. Pest or Beneficial It is a pest because it kills a lot of trees.

13. Harmful or Beneficial to Plants. They are harmful to plants because they are harmful to the trees.

14. Host Plants. The host plants are White, Black, and Blue Ash trees.

15. Transport Diseases. They do not transport diseases.

16. Control Methods. There are insecticides to spray on the ash tree to kill the insect.